Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$254.43
+0.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.56B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$248.85
+3.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $98.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 463% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $2.04B). VRT leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 10.8%. VRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AEIS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
VRT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 30.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 93.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 53.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.4%
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 20.4%. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 30.0% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (925M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 24.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports precision energy conversion, measurement and control solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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